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Search continues for person responsible for murder
YOUNGSTOWN — Police were still searching late Saturday for the person responsible for the shooting
Warren man dies in house fire
WARREN — A 63-year-old Warren man died while a 59-year-old woman suffered burns in a fire at their
There’s a Death Row waiting list in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
It took 14 years from the time of the crime until Jason Getsy, 33, was executed in August for the
Cops find bunker, marijuana growing operation in Trumbull
JOHNSTON — Authorities uncovered an underground bunker for growing marijuana, and recovered more
DANIELLE BEQUEATH | MATTHEW SHAW
DANIELLE BEQUEATH | MATTHEW SHAW DANIELLE BEQUEATH MATTHEW SHAW YOUNGSTOWN — Exchanging nuptial
SUSAN SOMICH | KENNETH SANNER
SUSAN SOMICH KENNETH SANNER POLAND — New Life Church provided the setting at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 as
WENDI PIERCE | ROBERT SPATAR
WENDI PIERCE | ROBERT SPATAR WEndi pierce robert spatar LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — Married on the
Parents announce Avila-Bradley plans for Aug. wedding
Parents announce Avila-Bradley plans for Aug. wedding John L. Bradley Jr. Staci M. Avila The
Miss Muffet's Mixes will be for sale
Miss Muffet’s Mixes will be for sale ALLIANCE — On Monday, the Alliance Community Hospital
Phantoms’ chip-in goal keys 6-5 overtime win
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Playing their closest geographic rival in the USHL, the Youngstown Phantoms
Bulldogs rally past Clippers for win
Ben Gysin scored 22 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, for East Palestine.
“Christmas in Canaan” (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel): Billy Ray Cyrus (aka Miley’s
“Christmas in Canaan” (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel): Billy Ray Cyrus (aka Miley’s dad) stars in the TV
nhl roundup \ Friday’s games
Capitals 4, Hurricanes 3, OT WASHINGTON — Alexander Semin scored two goals, Mike Green connected
Plan has eternal rewards
marianne lordi I want to bring a message of truth for those struggling in this lost and perishing
How committed is Karzai to taking on corruption?
Editorial: It’s either that Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, doesn’t share the Obama administration’s
Sweeping changes passed by House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed the most ambitious restructuring of federal financial regulations
Giving during the holidays is gift in itself
Faith bloggers offer thoughts on sharing and spending. When Mother Teresa accepted the Nobel
Oakland sets dates for play auditions
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., downtown, will have auditions
KISS’ Paul Stanley says band is keeping it fresh
Say what you will about KISS, but even after all these years, the face-painted foursome is still
NY mayor speaks out on gun violence
NEW YORK (AP) — The mayor railed against gun violence Friday, one day after a street peddler armed
Across much of the country, gun laws are getting looser
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It’s been the year of the gun in Tennessee. In a flurry of legislative
Artist to give talk at Rosetta Stone Cafe
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley artist Ron Mistovich will give a free talk from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at
Fitch defense hangs tough before McKinley pulls away
Will Mahone had 17 points for Fitch, which fell 64-44 in the Federal League contest.
Woods to take leave from golf, focus on marriage
Woods to take leave from golf, focus on marriage Tiger Woods said Friday he is taking an
Bill includes $450,000 for parking deck
The estimated cost of the parking-deck project is $6.5 million. YOUNGSTOWN — A bill passed by
Metro digest
Fitch Christmas concert AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown Fitch bands will perform their annual
FRIDAY’s RESULTS
FRIDAY’s RESULTS PREP FOOTBALL PIAA Class A State Championship Semi-Finals Bishop McCort 42,
A nice start to the season
Mooney offense in high gear in 85-72 win over Campbell Jeff Chahine scored 23 points for the
Kiger scores 24 to lead Ridge past Springfield
MINERAL RIDGE — Zach Kiger scored 11 of his 24 points in the second quarter as the Mineral Ridge
Storm makes roads dangerous
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — More than 100 people who spent the night in snowbound cars and trucks on a
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center LaToya Williams, Youngstown, twin girls, Dec. 5. Jasmine Hyde and
12-0 Bearcats get ready for bowl without Kelly
CINCINNATI (AP) — The unbeaten Cincinnati Bearcats are heading into the biggest bowl game in school
Aunt needs to not enable alcoholic nephew
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: My 24-year-old nephew is an alcoholic
Foreclosure-relief program sputtering
WASHINGTON — The government’s foreclosure-relief program is sputtering, according to government data
Don’t give a pup as a gift this Christmas
Opinion: Who hasn’t had the experience of receiving a Christmas gift that they didn’t really want? An
Hundreds mourn slain police officer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Crawshaw, the suburban Pittsburgh police officer killed Sunday, had a
Reports: Spending, confidence rising
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks mostly rose Friday on signs that consumers and businesses are feeling more
Are cost controls in jeopardy?
San Jose Mercury News: The public option in health care reform hasn’t been tossed under the bus
local topics on tv Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast on the Time Warner Cable community access
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Post-general election
Post-general-election campaign reports for financial activity from Oct. 15 to Dec. 4 for those who
Library officials asking residents to call senators about H.B. 318
More cuts are on the way if the Ohio Senate doesn’t pass House Bill 318, library officials warn.
Body of former Cyprus president stolen from grave
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Grave robbers stole the corpse of former hard-line Cyprus President Tassos
Penn State ready for bowl game
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Temperatures outside were in the 20s, and a biting wind made it feel even
Here’s hint to avoid stinky situation
Dear Heloise: Twice in two years we have had a skunk move in under our patio enclosure. Skunks are
US economic reports raise hopes for a global recovery
WASHINGTON — Just in time for Christmas, the fragile economic recovery is showing signs of
Health-care showdown looms; outcome uncertain
WASHINGTON — The epic Senate battle over overhauling the nation’s health-care system is hurtling
Former Mahoning judge scheduled to plead guilty
AKRON — Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, is scheduled to plead
Barn fire kills dozens of cows, calves in central Pa.
RIVERSIDE, Pa. (AP) — A barn fire that may have been sparked by a heat lamp killed dozens of cows at
(ATTN: Editorial Page editors)
(ATTN: Editorial Page editors) //Bolivia Banks on Morales// Los Angeles Times This editorial
REGION
REGION Farmers National Banc declares dividend CANFIELD — Farmers National Banc has declared a
Human factor is being ignored
Opinion: LONDON — Yes, there is something more foreign than being offered kippered herring for your
Submit information for Christmas services
Submit information for Christmas services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that
Financial woes force Ohio Boychoir to close
Financial woes force Ohio Boychoir to close CLEVELAND — The Ohio Boychoir will close its doors
IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Rev. Nicholas Mancini shares his Santa Claus collection at church. When your namesake is St.
Apple files patent-infringement lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. is suing cell-phone maker Nokia Corp. for patent infringement, a
Weekly quiz:
Weekly quiz: Q. A South, vulnerable, you hold: xK J 8 3 uA J 5 2 vQ 9 3 w7 4 Partner opens the
Christmas toys, games were homemade
Opinion: The Great Dep-ression was truly a do-it-yourself era. As a youngster of that period, I not only
Pee-wee Herman’s big comeback
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The star may be Pee-wee, but his new live stage show is absolutely huge. “The
Trumbull jail officer innocent of firing gun
Trumbull jail officer innocent of firing gun The charge did not affect his status as a Trumbull
Wendy’s ends franchise agreement in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Wendy’s burger chain severed its agreement with its sole franchise owner in Japan,
Focus on Family rejects generic language
The public can rate the most Christmas-friendly stores. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Focus on the
Local home sales rose for November
November was a good month for the local housing market. Home sales were up last month in Trumbull
TODAY
TODAY 8 a.m. (ESPN2) English League Soccer: Wigan at Stoke. 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Alfred Dunhill
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2009. There are 19 days left in the year. On this date
november boost
november boost Retail surprise: Retail spending rose 1.3 percent in November, more than twice the
Tough bargaining still ahead at UN climate talks next week
COPENHAGEN (AP) — After a week of U.N. climate talks, some money is finally on the table, and a
news shows Sunday’s lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Lawrence Summers, director of the
New Irish coach Kelly calls ND job a ‘dream’
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly has his dream job. Now he has to figure out how to turn a Notre
if you go
if you go Who: KISS When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh Tickets: $18.50
Report: Panel spent $24K to promote sales-tax issue
The campaign to get the library levy renewed spent more than $50,000. YOUNGSTOWN — A committee
FBI questions students and considers charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents have questioned some of the young Americans arrested in Pakistan as
HELPING HAND | Collection sites
The Adult Education Medical Assistant Program at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center is having
Officers train to prevent terrorism
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security covered the costs of training, travel and accommodations.
One Health Ohio plans to open Warren Clinic
The clinic will house nine new medical-examination rooms and six dental operatories. WARREN —
Grand jury to get car break-in cases
Suspects in Canfield thefts have been charged in Poland in similar crimes. CANFIELD — Cases for
No clear front-runner for this year’s Heisman
Nebraska lineman Ndamukong Suh may not win the award but his performance against Texas and Colt
Steelers baffled by their unprecedented collapse
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the worst collapse in NFL history by a reigning Super
AREA
AREA Fryman returning to Scrappers NILES — Travis Fryman will return as manager of the Mahoning
Mark Stoops accepts position at Florida St.
YOUNGSTOWN — The top candidate for the vacant Youngstown State head football coaching position is no
Rock-solid future
Sweet, Williams recognize value of YSU-city partnership By JEANNE STARMACK YOUNGSTOWN — Those
Champion man found guilty of raping 13-year-old female relative in his home
An additional DNA test was used in the second trial. WARREN — A jury deliberated 37 minutes
H1N1-flu shot would make good gift, health chief saysSFlb
WARREN — The Ohio Department of Health’s director says he thinks getting vaccinated against the H1N1
Hometown eulogizes officer slain in Washington
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Mark Renninger grew up 250 paces from the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem. When
Youngstown man shot to death in his car
YOUNGSTOWN — A man was shot to death in his car at the intersection of Logan and Zents avenues at
Students sue community college that lost accreditation
TOLEDO (AP) — Nursing students say their reputations have been damaged and their degrees tainted by
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Brian A. Collins, 20,
Wellsville monument honors Sept. 11 victim
The Wellsville woman died in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ohio budget debate remains mired in political gridlock
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s budget is immobilized as the year’s end approaches, suffering from a gaping
Councilman’s opponents threaten lawsuit over his avowed atheism
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Asheville City Councilman Cecil Bothwell believes in ending the death penalty,
Cavaliers rebound, drop Trail Blazers
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 33 points, Anderson Varejao had a season-high 22 and the
FINE FEAST: Margaret Wan-Tatah, left, and Agnes Nsam, both of Youngstown, wear African clothing in
FINE FEAST: Margaret Wan-Tatah, left, and Agnes Nsam, both of Youngstown, wear African clothing in
Kendall inks with K.C.; Putz to Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Kendall got a $6 million, two-year contract from the Kansas City Royals and
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Detroit 101, Denver 99 Boston 104, Washington 102 Utah 120, Orlando 111
Mangini confident in his system
The Browns coach said he received a ‘positive’ message from owner Randy Lerner. BEREA (AP) — His
Homily praises Jamie’s humor
The Mooney senior was remembered as one who could make others laugh. POLAND — Ernie
Forum deadline reset for Jan. 11
The health provider says extra time is needed because of its ‘careful approach.’ Forum Health
NBA ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games
Pacers 107, Nets 91 INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Tyler Hansbrough scored a season-high 21 points, and Roy
FRIDAY’s drawings
FRIDAY’s drawings multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 2-21-27-34-44 Mega Ball, 45 OHIO
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James A. Phillips, 21, of 224 Poland Ave., Struthers, and
baseball
baseball The Hitting Clinic — will be Dec. 19-20 at Valley Sports in Struthers. Players age 9-12
men’s top 25 \ Friday’s game
No. 9 Tennessee 75, Middle Tennessee 54 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — J.P. Prince scored a season-high 17
Davis is a record-setter for 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Vernon Davis has been the one constant in a season of change for the San